Gilbert Linkous Elementary

gles.mcps.org

329 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Gilbert Linkous Elementary School (GLES) is a highly regarded public school located in Blacksburg, Virginia, serving students in the Montgomery County Public Schools district. Known for its strong academic foundation and welcoming environment, the school emphasizes a holistic approach to learning that balances rigorous classroom instruction with social-emotional development. The school community is deeply connected to the nearby Virginia Tech campus, often benefiting from the diverse expertise and resources found in the surrounding academic neighborhood.

The school is well-regarded for its dedicated faculty and staff, who focus on fostering a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to be curious, engaged, and collaborative. Beyond standard academics, GLES places a high value on building a sense of community, frequently hosting events that involve parents and local families. By providing a safe, inclusive, and forward-thinking educational setting, Gilbert Linkous Elementary aims to prepare its young learners for success as they transition to middle school and beyond.

329

Total Students

26.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

25.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Gilbert Linkous Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	219
Hispanic	25
Black	17
Asian	48
Two or More	19
American Indian	1

White
219 (66.6 %)
Asian
48 (14.6 %)
Hispanic
25 (7.6 %)
Two or More
19 (5.8 %)
Black
17 (5.2 %)
American Indian
1 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Montgomery County Public Schools
Phone:	(540)951-5726
Website:	http://gles.mcps.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	329
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	75
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	9

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 52

Grade 1 47

Grade 2 53

Grade 3 54

Grade 4 59

Grade 5 64